Spread the health at every meal!

Great news! Our Benecol® Original Spread can be swapped at a 1:1 ratio in place of butter. As it is an oil-based margarine spread with less fat, the consistency of your recipes may change - check out our Recipe Box for tried and true examples. We recommend using Benecol® Light for spreading and light melting.

And, in case you were wondering - the plant stanols do not lose their cholesterol-lowering abilities in the cooking process. You can bake, cook, fry and melt with our buttery spreads and get the benefits just the same!

Breakfast

A good morning gets even better with these simple, delicious ways to enjoy Benecol® Spreads on your favorite breakfast foods - look beyond the toast, bagels, and muffins!

Easy EggsMelt 1 tablespoon of Benecol® Original Spread in a skillet and scramble 3 egg whites or 6 tablespoons of egg substitute.

Healthy Apple SlicesSlice up an apple and combine with 1 tablespoon of water in a microwave save dish. Microwave for 1 minute, or until apples are soft. Melt 1 tablespoon of Benecol® Original Spread on top; sprinkle with cinnamon and a dash of sugar.

Fruit Fusion SpreadPrepare 2 slices of toast and top with your favorite reduced-calorie fruit spread mixed with 1 tablespoon of Benecol® Original or Light Spread.

Almond Crunch SpreadFor a scrumptious breakfast treat, prepare an almond spread by combining 1 tablespoon of Benecol® Original or Light Spread with finely chopped almonds and a dash of cinnamon. Spread on your favorite toast or English muffin.

Lunch

When the mid-day meal comes around, make it meaningful with the healthy taste of Benecol® Spreads. Here are some simple and tasty ways to enjoy Benecol® Spreads every day at lunch.

Sun-dried Sandwich TopperSubstitute mayo for this great sandwich topper - stir chopped sun-dried tomatoes into 1 tablespoon of Benecol® Original or Light Spread and use as a condiment on your favorite sandwich.

Zesty Bread SticksGet creative with a family favorite! Make bread sticks by spreading 2 tablespoons of Benecol® Original Spread onto refrigerated pizza dough. Top with Italian herb seasoning and lightly sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cut into strips. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until golden. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping, or alongside your favorite salad.

Dinner

Unwind and enjoy a delicious, healthy meal at the end of a busy day. These tasty tips make meal planning easy and add great flavor to a variety of dishes. Make extra to bring leftovers for lunch the next day!

Crunchy Seasoned VegetablesAdd flavor and crunch to any steamed vegetable. Stir seasoned 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs into 1 tablespoon of Benecol® Original or Light Spread and add to warm vegetables of your choice.

Garlic-Crumb Pasta SauceSwitch up your traditional pasta sauce! Finely chop 1 clove of garlic into 2 tablespoons of Benecol® Original or Light Spread, and then mix in 1-2 tablespoons of seasoned breadcrumbs. Spoon mixture over 1 cup of hot, cooked pasta and stir to melt and coat.

Asian TasteCreate a spicy Asian-style topping by mixing a dash each of soy sauce, ground ginger and garlic powder into 1 tablespoon of Benecol® Original or Light Spread. Allow it to melt over warm chicken or fish, and pair with rice and your choice of vegetables.

Broiled Peaches - Dessert, anyone?Spread 1 tablespoon of Benecol® Original Spread on cut sides of canned peaches. Broil until golden. You can also microwave to make a fast version of warm, buttered peaches.

*Benecol® Products contain plant stanols, which have been shown in clinical studies to lower cholesterol in as little as two weeks. Per the FDA, foods like Benecol® with at least 0.5g per serving of plant stanols eaten with meals or snacks for a daily total intake of 2g, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce blood total cholesterol and the risk of heart disease. One serving of Benecol® Buttery Spreads supplies 0.5g of plant stanols. One serving of chocolate Benecol® Soft Chews supplies 2g of plant stanols. Demonstrated in over 70 scientific peer-reviewed effectiveness studies worldwide, Benecol®'s key ingredient is derived from plants, and partially blocks absorption of cholesterol in the digestive tract/small intestine, thus reducing levels of LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream without disrupting HDL cholesterol. Just four tablespoons of buttery Benecol® Spread, or 4 chocolate Soft Chews a day, gives the 2 grams of plant stanols that can lower cholesterol in as little as 2 weeks. See our recipe section for tasty ways to make Benecol® part of a healthy cholesterol-lowering diet every day for you and your family.